Structural Changes in the Baolis of Delhi as Reflecting Shifts in the Political Land Scape of the Delhi Sultanate

Yuvaan M. Bery, Dr. Yaaminey Mubayi

Abstract: Baolis (stepwells) underwent several structural changes during rule of the Delhi Sultanate from 1206 ? 1526 C. E. to ensure easier access to water and more efficient storage facilities. As agrarian society assumed a more feudal model, the few who controlled the land also controlled its scarce resources, including water. Through the investigation, I will be considering whether the changes in the baolis of Delhi were a reflection or a result of the political changes of the time, as well as the degree to which these changes impacted the political landscape of the Delhi Sultanate.

Keywords: Medieval India, Historic waterworks, Structural changes, Baolis, Delhi, State formation, Political consolidation, Delhi Sultanate, Political landscape

How to Cite?: Yuvaan M. Bery, Dr. Yaaminey Mubayi, "Structural Changes in the Baolis of Delhi as Reflecting Shifts in the Political Land Scape of the Delhi Sultanate", Volume 11 Issue 11, November 2022, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1449-1452, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR221122164032, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR221122164032